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Nitro-PROGRAM, Assembly Component Variables 1

Overview​

This video covers how to work with assembly component variables in Pro/PROGRAM using Nitro-PROGRAM. Component variables allow an assembly program to pass parameter values down to individual components, enabling the assembly to control part-level behavior during regeneration. The video demonstrates how to define and manage component variable assignments through Nitro-PROGRAM's graphical editor, showing how values flow from the assembly level into component models. It explains the syntax and structure of component variable entries and how Nitro-PROGRAM simplifies the process of setting up this assembly-to-component communication.

Key Steps​

  1. Open a Creo assembly containing components with input parameters
  2. Launch Nitro-PROGRAM and navigate to the component variable section
  3. Define variable assignments that pass values from assembly parameters to components
  4. Configure which components receive which parameter values
  5. Write the program and regenerate to verify values are passed correctly to components

Tips​

  • Component variables are essential for creating configurable assemblies that drive part behavior
  • Ensure the target component has matching input parameters defined in its own Pro/PROGRAM
  • Test variable passing by checking parameter values in individual components after regeneration